Vandenberg Village, CA - Fatal Wrong-Way Collision Occurs on Hwy 1 at Constellation Rd

Vandenberg Village, CA (December 26, 2024) – A driver was killed in a rollover crash on Highway 1 near Vandenberg Village on Tuesday morning.

It happened just after 10:00 a.m. in the northbound lanes just south of the Constellation Road offramp. According to the California Highway Patrol, it appears the driver of a Jaguar was heading southbound on the highway when, for unknown reasons, they crossed over the grassy median and into oncoming traffic, colliding with a minivan.

Officers say one of the drivers was pronounced dead at the scene, while the other was taken to a local hospital for treatment of critical injuries. The highway was shut down between Constellation Road and Hancock Drive while officers conducted their investigation, and it remained closed at 11:30 a.m. According to officials, the investigation continues at this time, and no further details were released.

We offer our deepest condolences to the deceased victim's loved ones. Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time.

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